What to order at Bún Chả Hương Liên

Must order
Combo Obama: a bowl of bun cha with grilled pork patties, a seafood spring roll and a Hanoi beer.
The dish to know
Bun cha
Editor tip
The Obama-Bourdain table is preserved in glass on the second floor. Cash and card both accepted.
CuisineVietnamese
Price$
Neighborhoodhai-ba-trung
HoursDaily 08:00-21:00
The dishBun cha
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Must order: Combo Obama: a bowl of bun cha with grilled pork patties, a seafood spring roll and a Hanoi beer.

Tip: The Obama-Bourdain table is preserved in glass on the second floor. Cash and card both accepted.

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Address: 24 Le Van Huu, Phan Chu Trinh, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi

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